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Lyon vs Sparta Praha Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Historical Context

Lyon host Sparta Praha at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg clash comes in the 2026 season’s early knockout phase, with a place in the next qualifying round on the line and both clubs aiming to move closer to the group stage. The stakes are high, and Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats provide a clear framework for understanding how finely balanced this tie could be.

The fixture follows the first leg in Prague, where Sparta Praha secured a 2-1 home win. Season-to-date statistics in the Champions League show Sparta Praha with one win from one match, scoring twice and conceding once, while Lyon have one defeat from one away game, with one goal scored and two conceded. With the tie still open and Lyon now at home, the historical Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats and previous European meetings add important context to this decisive encounter.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Lyon and Sparta Praha in European competition is narrowly in Lyon’s favour but remains competitive.

  • Previous meetings: 3
  • Lyon wins: 2
  • Draws: 0
  • Sparta Praha wins: 1

Lyon vs Sparta Praha Timeline & Historical Context

The Lyon vs Sparta Praha timeline in European competition begins with their UEFA Europa League group stage clashes in the 2021 season. On 21 October 2021, in Group A - 3 of the UEFA Europa League, Sparta Praha hosted Lyon at Generali Česká pojišťovna Arena in Praha. Sparta Praha led 2-1 at half-time, but the match finished Sparta Praha 3-4 Lyon after an open, high-scoring 90 minutes that underlined Lyon’s attacking strength and Sparta Praha’s ability to trouble them at home.

Their second Europa League meeting came on 4 November 2021 in Group A - 4, with Lyon at home at Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu. This time the game was more controlled. After a goalless first half, Lyon pulled away after the break to win Lyon 3-0 Sparta Praha, completing a Europa League double over the Czech side in that group campaign and reinforcing their authority on home soil.

The rivalry moved onto the Champions League stage in the 2026 season. On 4 August 2026, in the 3rd Qualifying Round at Pragues Letna Hill in Prague, Sparta Praha hosted Lyon in the first leg. Lyon led 1-0 at half-time, but Sparta Praha turned the tie around to win Sparta Praha 2-1 Lyon in regular time. That result not only gave Sparta Praha their first competitive victory over Lyon but also reopened the Lyon vs Sparta Praha timeline as a genuinely competitive European matchup heading into the second leg in France.

Lyon vs Sparta Praha Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers across all recorded European meetings show a narrow Lyon edge but with both sides consistently finding the net.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Lyon 8 - 5 Sparta Praha
  • Average Goals per Match: Lyon 2.67 vs Sparta Praha 1.67

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Lyon's stadium: 1 match played here — Lyon won 1 (as home side), Sparta Praha won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Sparta Praha's stadium: 2 matches played here — Sparta Praha won 1 (as home side), Lyon won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Lyon vs Sparta Praha Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Lyon vs Sparta Praha last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 4 August 2026: Sparta Praha 2-1 Lyon (Half-time: 0-1) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
  • 4 November 2021: Lyon 3-0 Sparta Praha (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, Group A - 4
  • 21 October 2021: Sparta Praha 3-4 Lyon (Half-time: 2-1) – UEFA Europa League, Group A - 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Lyon Matches Results and Stats

For Lyon, only early-season Champions League data is available, so the picture is based on season to date rather than a full last-five sample. Lyon have played one Champions League match so far this season, the 2-1 defeat away to Sparta Praha in the 3rd Qualifying Round. That result leaves them with no wins, no draws and one loss, scoring once and conceding twice, with an average of 1.0 goal scored and 2.0 goals conceded per match. They have not yet kept a clean sheet and have used a 3-4-3 formation in their single outing.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Sparta Praha Matches Results and Stats

Sparta Praha’s Champions League season to date consists of one match, the 2-1 home win over Lyon in the 3rd Qualifying Round. On this limited but positive sample, Sparta Praha have one win, no draws and no defeats, scoring two goals and conceding one. Their average stands at 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game, with no clean sheet yet but a strong attacking output. They have lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape in that match, suggesting a balanced approach between solidity and creativity.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the Lyon vs Sparta Praha head-to-head record, Lyon hold a 2-1 advantage in wins and a clear edge in total goals scored, particularly highlighted by their 3-0 home success in the 2021 Europa League group stage. However, Sparta Praha’s 2-1 victory in the 2026 Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round first leg demonstrates that the Czech side have grown into this matchup and can overturn deficits against Lyon, especially on their own ground. Statistically, Lyon’s home record in this fixture is strong, while Sparta Praha have shown they can both score and concede in open contests. With Sparta Praha carrying a one-goal lead into the second leg and both teams averaging more than a goal per game in their meetings, the trends point towards a competitive, attack-minded tie in Lyon, with historical home advantage for Lyon set against Sparta Praha’s current aggregate edge.

Lyon vs Sparta Praha H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.

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